The Deliverance: A Romance of the Virginia Tobacco Fields by Glasgow
"The Deliverance: A Romance of the Virginia Tobacco Fields" by Ellen Glasgow is a novel that was written during the early 20th century. Set in the post-Civil War South, it explores themes of social change and personal identity within the backdrop of the Virginia tobacco fields. The story revolves around Christopher Blake, the heir to the Blake estate, whose circumstances and history are intricately tied to the land, his family legacy, and
the coalitions and conflicts that arise within this rural Southern community. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to various characters and settings that establish the social dynamics of the community. The opening chapters depict Christopher Blake on his land, working under difficult circumstances while grappling with his family's past and the changes wrought by both the war and the ensuing social shifts. As he navigates his relationships with other local figures, such as the former overseer Bill Fletcher, the narrative hints at deep-seated resentments and rivalries that complicate the lives of all involved. The introduction of external characters like the lawyer Carraway, alongside familial tensions and personal struggles, foreshadows a rich exploration of conflict, ambition, and the weight of history that will unfold in the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Glasgow, Ellen Anderson Gholson, 1873-1945 |
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| Title | The Deliverance: A Romance of the Virginia Tobacco Fields |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Deliverance |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Virginia -- Fiction |
| Subject | Tobacco farmers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2384 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 3, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 164 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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